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RBI intervenes aggressively as rupee slides one way
The Central Bank replied harshly to the sudden decline and intervened aggressively in currency markets on Wednesday, selling dollars to prop up the rupee. Read More
‘Our manufacturing is declining’: Rahul Gandhi visits BMW factory in Munich, takes guided tour – watch
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited the automobile giant BMW’s headquarters in Germany’s Munich and took a tour of the BMW Welt and BMW plant. Read More
‘Manufacturing Is Declining’: Rahul Gandhi Visits BMW Plant In Germany, Praises Indian Engineering
Gandhi praised the presence of Indian engineering talent in international projects, saying it reflected the potential of Indian manufacturers when given the right opportunities. Read More
Breaking: Rahul Gandhi Arrives in Berlin, Receives Warm Welcome at Airport
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reached Berlin, where he received a warm welcome at the airport. Visuals from the visit show Rahul Gandhi being greeted by supporters upon his arrival. Read More
Karnataka Assembly Passes 12 Bills; Greater Bengaluru Governance Amendment Approved
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 16 (PTI) The state Assembly on Tuesday passed 12 bills, including the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Second Amendment) Bill. Read More
Timothée Chalamet: Susan Boyle is one of the all-time great Brits
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Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet is compiling his list of five Brits who he considers to be all-time greats. Read More
Whitney Leavitt announces her first movie, ‘All for Love’
Whitney Leavitt, star of ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ is set to make her film debut in the Christmas rom-com “All for Love,” opposite Jesse Kove. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ records biggest 2nd week; set to gross Rs 500 crore
Director Aditya Dhar’s spy actioner ‘Dhurandhar’ starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, has created box office history yet again, registering the biggest second week ever for a Hindi film. Read More
Rob Reiner death case: Prosecutors charge Nick Reiner with 2 counts of first-degree murder for stabbing his parents to death; could seek death penalty
Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents. Read More
‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ BO day 5: Film crosses Rs 70 crore
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ is dominating the box office, crossing ₹70 crore in just five days. Read More
LIVE: Gold Price Today (Dec 17) Jumps! Check 22K & 24K Rates Per Gram In Your City
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Gold and silver prices rose sharply in early trade on Monday, extending their recent rally as supportive global cues and a weaker US dollar buoyed investor sentiment. Read More
Repo Rate Likely To Stay Low For Extended Period, Says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
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Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said interest rates in the country are likely to remain low for a “long period of time”, citing the resilience Read More
December Bank Holidays: Are Banks Closed on December 17? Check Full State-Wise List
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The final month of the year features a mix of festivals, religious observances and commemorative events across several states. Read More
Warner Bros Discovery Unconvinced By Paramount’s $108 Billion Proposal; Netflix Could Benefit: Reports
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Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is expected to turn down Paramount Skydance Corp.’s hostile takeover bid valued at $108. Read More
Stock Markets Start Firm As Rupee Weakens, Sensex Opens Above 84,700, Nifty Tests 25,900
The Indian benchmark indices opened higher amid rupee weakness on Wednesday as the Sensex started trade at 84,735.59 or 55 points higher and the Nifty opened trade at 25,871.60, up by more than 11 points. Read More
Idukki district plans action against adventure tourism establishments without necessary permissions
The administration of this high-range district has decided to take action against all adventure tourism-related establishments which are operating without the requisite permissions. Read More
Int2Cruises launches Asia’s first AI-powered voice and chat cruise search
Int2Cruises, Asia’s leading cruise-first online travel platform, has launched the region’s first AI-powered conversational and voice-enabled cruise search, transforming how travellers plan and book cruises. Read More
Disneyland Paris to open Disney Adventure World in March 2026
A new chapter in European tourism begins on March 29, 2026, when Disney Adventure World officially opens at Disneyland Paris, introducing World of Frozen and an array of groundbreaking experiences that push the limits of immersive storytellin Read More
RBI intervenes aggressively as rupee slides one way
The Central Bank replied harshly to the sudden decline and intervened aggressively in currency markets on Wednesday, selling dollars to prop up the rupee. Read More
‘Our manufacturing is declining’: Rahul Gandhi visits BMW factory in Munich, takes guided tour – watch
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited the automobile giant BMW’s headquarters in Germany’s Munich and took a tour of the BMW Welt and BMW plant. Read More
‘Manufacturing Is Declining’: Rahul Gandhi Visits BMW Plant In Germany, Praises Indian Engineering
Gandhi praised the presence of Indian engineering talent in international projects, saying it reflected the potential of Indian manufacturers when given the right opportunities. Read More
Breaking: Rahul Gandhi Arrives in Berlin, Receives Warm Welcome at Airport
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reached Berlin, where he received a warm welcome at the airport. Visuals from the visit show Rahul Gandhi being greeted by supporters upon his arrival. Read More
Karnataka Assembly Passes 12 Bills; Greater Bengaluru Governance Amendment Approved
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 16 (PTI) The state Assembly on Tuesday passed 12 bills, including the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Second Amendment) Bill. Read More
Timothée Chalamet: Susan Boyle is one of the all-time great Brits
6 hours ago
ShareSave
Colin PatersonEntertainment correspondent
ShareSave
Reuters
Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet is compiling his list of five Brits who he considers to be all-time greats. Read More
Whitney Leavitt announces her first movie, ‘All for Love’
Whitney Leavitt, star of ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ is set to make her film debut in the Christmas rom-com “All for Love,” opposite Jesse Kove. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ records biggest 2nd week; set to gross Rs 500 crore
Director Aditya Dhar’s spy actioner ‘Dhurandhar’ starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, has created box office history yet again, registering the biggest second week ever for a Hindi film. Read More
Rob Reiner death case: Prosecutors charge Nick Reiner with 2 counts of first-degree murder for stabbing his parents to death; could seek death penalty
Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents. Read More
‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ BO day 5: Film crosses Rs 70 crore
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ is dominating the box office, crossing ₹70 crore in just five days. Read More
LIVE: Gold Price Today (Dec 17) Jumps! Check 22K & 24K Rates Per Gram In Your City
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold and silver prices rose sharply in early trade on Monday, extending their recent rally as supportive global cues and a weaker US dollar buoyed investor sentiment. Read More
Repo Rate Likely To Stay Low For Extended Period, Says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said interest rates in the country are likely to remain low for a “long period of time”, citing the resilience Read More
December Bank Holidays: Are Banks Closed on December 17? Check Full State-Wise List
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The final month of the year features a mix of festivals, religious observances and commemorative events across several states. Read More
Warner Bros Discovery Unconvinced By Paramount’s $108 Billion Proposal; Netflix Could Benefit: Reports
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is expected to turn down Paramount Skydance Corp.’s hostile takeover bid valued at $108. Read More
Stock Markets Start Firm As Rupee Weakens, Sensex Opens Above 84,700, Nifty Tests 25,900
The Indian benchmark indices opened higher amid rupee weakness on Wednesday as the Sensex started trade at 84,735.59 or 55 points higher and the Nifty opened trade at 25,871.60, up by more than 11 points. Read More
Idukki district plans action against adventure tourism establishments without necessary permissions
The administration of this high-range district has decided to take action against all adventure tourism-related establishments which are operating without the requisite permissions. Read More
Int2Cruises launches Asia’s first AI-powered voice and chat cruise search
Int2Cruises, Asia’s leading cruise-first online travel platform, has launched the region’s first AI-powered conversational and voice-enabled cruise search, transforming how travellers plan and book cruises. Read More
Disneyland Paris to open Disney Adventure World in March 2026
A new chapter in European tourism begins on March 29, 2026, when Disney Adventure World officially opens at Disneyland Paris, introducing World of Frozen and an array of groundbreaking experiences that push the limits of immersive storytellin Read More
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After Spotify Wrapped, LinkedIn Drops Its Own Year in Review: Here’s How To Check Yours
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After Spotify Wrapped and Google’s Gemini Wrapped took social media by storm, LinkedIn has joined the annual recap trend with its own version called Year in Review. Read More
RBI intervenes aggressively as rupee slides one way
The Central Bank replied harshly to the sudden decline and intervened aggressively in currency markets on Wednesday, selling dollars to prop up the rupee. Read More
US Travel Ban: Citizens From 7 New Nations Barred From Entry, Check If Your Country Is On The List
Citizens from these seven countries, along with holders of Palestinian Authority documents, are now barred from entering the United States under the expanded travel ban. Read More
It Glows In The Dark And Can Kill In Minutes. Why This Animal’s Venom Is Nearly Impossible To Treat
It glows under UV light and delivers venom that science cannot neutralise. Meet the platypus, Australia’s strangest mammal, whose bite causes extreme pain and defies treatment. Read More
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